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How far is Charleston, SC, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 4538 miles / 7303 kilometers / 3944 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Charleston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4538.117 miles
  • 7303.391 kilometers
  • 3943.516 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4527.766 miles
  • 7286.733 kilometers
  • 3934.521 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Charleston International Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Zurich to Charleston generates about 524 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 524 kilograms equals 1 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
Destination Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W